Name: Friday Game Day for Seniors
Start: 2026-07-10T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Richton Park Public Library

Richton Park Public Library

Let’s play cards or try new board games! Hang out with us and enjoy spending time together!This FREE program is open to Seniors. Drop-in program, no registration required. This program is sponsored by AgeOptions.

Local Event: Friday Game Day for Seniors

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Chicago Heights

Illinois

Friday Game Day for Seniors

Let’s play cards or try new board games! Hang out with us and enjoy spending time together!This FREE program is open to...

Chicago Heights Public Library

Story Time! Enjoy exciting tales, learn new words, and make new friends in a fun, cozy setting./¡Hora de cuentos! Disfruta relatos emocionantes, aprende nuevas palabras y haz nuevos amigos en un ambiente divertido y acogedor.

Local Event: Story & Craft

Story & Craft

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Join us for a beginner-friendly knitting class to learn the basics in a relaxed, creative setting, craft by hand, connect with others, and enjoy the process—everyone is welcome./ Únase a nosotros en una clase de tejido para principiantes para aprender los conceptos básicos en un ambiente relajado y creativo, hacer manualidades a mano, conectarse con otros y disfrutar del proceso—¡todos son bienvenidos!

Local Event: Beginners Knitting Class

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Join us for a beginner-friendly knitting class to learn the basics in a relaxed, creative setting, craft by hand, connect with...

Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing.
This FREE exercise program is open to all Seniors (older adults welcome too!). Exercise waiver must be completed at first attendance. No registration is required, routines begin promptly at 2pm.
Meets Mondays &amp; Wednesdays June through&nbsp;August (excluding any holidays).

Local Event: Seated Yoga for Seniors

Seated Yoga for Seniors

Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable...

Get creative in our "kitchen" and see what you can create with our mystery ingredients!
This FREE activity is open to students entering Grades 7 to 12 in the fall. Registration is required so we have enough supplies for all. Please observe ages for this program. You can register on our website, in-person at the Youth Services Desk, or over the phone at (708) 481-5333 x6.

Local Event: Teen Chopped: Summer Edition (Gr. 7-12, Registration Required)

Teen Chopped: Summer Edition (Gr. 7-12,...

Get creative in our "kitchen" and see what you can create with our mystery ingredients!
This FREE activity is open to students...

Teen Chopped: Summer Edition (Gr. 7-12, Registration Required)

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Kevin Wood as he shares his personal journey, insights into acting and creative expression, and memorable quotes from his speeches and writings.&nbsp;Program Highlights:• Inspiring personal story• Discussion of his speeches and writings• Interactive Q&amp;A session• Opportunities to explore creativity and self-expression. This engaging program is perfect for anyone interested in acting, storytelling, creativity, and personal growth.Registration required: 708-754-0320

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Explore Acting & Creative Expression with Kevin...

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Kevin Wood as he shares his personal journey, insights into acting and creative...

Explore Acting & Creative Expression with Kevin Wood! 

In this hands-on session, participants will learn the basics of 3D printing, including designing or selecting models and turning digital ideas into real objects, for a fun and engaging introduction to this innovative technology./En esta sesión práctica, los participantes aprenderán los conceptos básicos de la impresión 3D, incluyendo cómo diseñar o elegir modelos y convertir ideas digitales en objetos reales, en una introducción divertida y atractiva a esta tecnología innovadora.

Local Event: 3D Printing Class for Teen/Pre-teens

3D Printing Class for Teen/Pre-teens

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The Beginner’s Chess Club is a welcoming space for all skill levels to learn the basics, practice strategies, play casual games, and build skills while meeting new people./El Club de Ajedrez para Principiantes es un espacio acogedor para todos los niveles donde se pueden aprender los conceptos básicos, practicar estrategias, jugar partidas casuales y desarrollar habilidades mientras se conoce gente nueva.

Local Event: Beginners Chess Club

Beginners Chess Club

The Beginner’s Chess Club is a welcoming space for all skill levels to learn the basics, practice strategies, play casual...

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